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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 274.92 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 274.92 and 170.24 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 274.92 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/274.92 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 274.92 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 46,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802.38/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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